§ 12-13-16.1 - Forfeiture of bail. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-13-16.1

   § 12-13-16.1  Forfeiture of bail. –In any criminal case, whenever, after a hearing, it has been shown to thesatisfaction of the court that the defendant has left the jurisdiction of thecourt or has failed to appear as required or has failed to perform thecondition of his or her recognizance, the court shall order that the bailand/or any security for bail be forfeited.